Category: Tip

Not really a question, but more a tip: In another thread, Tim-the-fat-Canadian said he has learned not to start his Camino on a Sunday. This reminded me how ill-prepared I was for the rhythm of life, openings and closings and holidays and festivals in Spain when I walked my first Camino. For my second camino,…

Not really a question, but more a tip. It all started with this question: Anyone ever bought ALSA bus tickets online? Do they post them to you or do you pick them up somewhere? Read all about how to best buy ALSA bus tickets online.

The Camino Frances is the camino that most people walk, and that generates the most activity in the forum. In the Camino de Santiago forum, we have sections like: Camino Frances blogs/photo albums Camino Frances albergues, pensions and hostels What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss …and the general questions/answer…

The question was: Journaling is something I do to help bring some clarity to my thoughts and I see in other post that a good number of people keep a journal while on their journey. The problem is that I use a standard 9 by 12 inch (23cm by 31cm) sketch book that weighs over…

The question was: Does anyone have any tips or experiences with sending luggage in bulk? I am moving from Zurich back to New York so I have about 3 large suitcases that I need to send… ideally I would like to send it to New York and avoid having to deal with this stuff in…

One of our members in our forum has posted his entire packing list for his upcoming Camino de Santiago. Although each pilgrim is different, it might give you an idea of what you should bring with you. Have a look at this Camino de Santiago packing list and suggestions and advice from other pilgrims.

The question was: What is your best advice to reduce the impacts of Jet Lag? Spain is 8 hours ahead of my current time zone and would love to know any proven practices! Read all the good advice on reducing Jet Lag traveling to the Camino de Santiago here.

The comment was: It is far too early to be suffering from either pollen or hay allergy but I’m deffinately suffering from something. I think it is because of the very dry weather and when walking off road I am walking on dry leaves, this combined with the pollution from too many fires Just a reminder…